Comparison

Basic Reversi vs Reversi Evo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Basic Reversi

A classic strategy board game where players alternate placing black and white stones on an 8x8 grid. The objective is to outnumber your opponent by strategically sandwiching their stones to convert them to your color. The player with the most stones of their color when the board is full wins.

Highlights
  • Classic Reversi gameplay
  • 8x8 board
  • Stone placement strategy
  • Opponent stone conversion
  • Score based on stone count
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Classic board game "Reversi" "Reversi" , put the black and white of the stone alternately to the board of 8X8, it is a board game that compete for victory or defeat in the final number of colors. * Bat first is black, rear attack is the stone of white. * When you place your stone so as to sandwich the opponent's stone, you can the opponent's stones in my color. * Stone, can not put it only so as to sandwich the color. (If you do not put anywhere it will be in the path) * When the board is filled, is a win is more number of stone often. Let's play!

About

Reversi Evo

Features
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ReversiEvo is a refined evolution of Othello (Reversi). You can enjoy solo play against AI or share one device for a local duel with a friend. The game offers rich customization options, with the standout feature being the unique "less to win" rule. At first, it may feel unfamiliar compared to the classic rules, but that very difference often leads to exciting and memorable matches. Of course, you can also play using the traditional rules. By customizing the board size and piece colors, you are invited to discover a new way to enjoy Othello that suits your own style. [Key Features] • Solo / Duo Play Enjoy quiet moments of solo thinking, or engage in focused face-to-face matches on a single device. • Three AI Levels From easygoing opponents to a Smart AI that plans ahead and fights for every corner — choose the challenge that suits your mood. • Customizable Rules and Win Conditions Experience new strategies where restraint, timing, and sacrifice play a crucial role. • Adjustable Board Size Change the board size to match your preferred play time, complexity, and tactical depth. • Custom Piece Colors Choose from a refined selection of colors to personalize the look of your game. [Designed for Pure Thinking] • Offline Play Play anytime, anywhere, without the need for an internet connection. • No Ads No ads, no noise. Stay fully focused on the game itself. • Privacy-First No data collection at all. Your gameplay remains intentional and entirely yours. ReversiEvo is not just another Othello app. It is a quiet challenge to conventional thinking, and an evolution of a timeless classic strategy game.

Screenshots

Basic Reversi3 screens
Reversi Evo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Basic Reversi at every 2 months against Reversi Evo's every 5 months. Basic Reversi also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Reversi ships an update every 2 months, Reversi Evo every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Basic Reversi versus Reversi Evo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic ReversiReversi Evo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUCKYGAMES CO., LTD.Hoot Hall LLC

In-app purchases

None

Basic Reversi

No in-app purchases

None

Reversi Evo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic Reversi free?
Basic Reversi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reversi Evo free?
Reversi Evo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Basic Reversi or Reversi Evo have ads?
Neither Basic Reversi nor Reversi Evo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Reversi or Reversi Evo?
Basic Reversi ships an update every 2 months, and Reversi Evo every 5 months. Most recently, Basic Reversi was updated on October 10, 2026 and Reversi Evo on October 9, 2026.

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